Validation of User Needs of the Point Digit With Partial Hand Amputees (NCT04763278) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Validation of User Needs of the Point Digit With Partial Hand Amputees
United States7 participantsStarted 2021-01-07
Plain-language summary
The objective of the device feasibility study will be to validate the user needs of the Point Digit system. This study will be a single group intervention model where one group of 5 partial hand amputees will be asked to perform several tasks. Successful completion of a task results in a fulfilled user need. Failure to complete a task results in an unfulfilled user need.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Partial hand amputees with absence of index and/or middle fingers and presence of thumb. Additional finger loss is acceptable if all other criterion are met.
* Fluent in English
* Individuals aged 18 or greater
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant cognitive deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Significant neurological deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Significant physical deficits of the residual limb impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Uncontrolled pain or phantom pain impacting full participation in the study as determined upon occupational therapist evaluation
* Serious uncontrolled medical problems as judged by the project therapist.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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VAL-1: System Comfort Validation Test
Timeframe: Day 1 (8 hours)
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VAL-2: Unilateral Function Validation Test
Timeframe: Day 1 (10 minutes)
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VAL-3.1: System Robustness Validation Test With 25 lb Bag